Dr. Oz has talked about nail health before on his show. He indicated that white nails may be a sign of liver problems. He also says that nails that are half white and half pink may be a sign of kidney problems. Dr. Oz also says that pale nails may be a sign of anemia. ...
Attracting bears to its succulent but bitter pink fruit, this low shrub earned its name: Arctostaphylos uva ursi, the species part being Latin for “bear’s grape.” The leaves of this potent herb are alternately known as bearberry and uva ursi. Used by both Native Americans and the Chinese for centuries for urinary tract infections and ...
Isoniazid is a medication used to treat active and latent tuberculosis. I was prescribed it as a prophylactic against latent tuberculosis. Having been through nursing school, I picked up my textbooks and read up on Isoniazid to see what potential food interactions could occur while on this medication. This article will list the major foods ...
If you show symptoms of gallbladder pain, the doctor may order blood tests. These tests can help determine if your symptoms are caused by gallbladder disease or something else. What is checked in blood tests for gallbladder disease? Pain in the upper right area of the abdomen close to the rib cage can be caused ...
Jaundice is the term for a child or adult whose skin has turned yellow. The yellow color is the result of bilirubin, the result of the liver disposing of old, red blood cells, no longer needed by the body. For some people the body can’t process the amount of red blood cells and yellow pigment ...
The liver is the largest organ in the human body. It performs many vital functions. Any disease of the liver can disrupt important processes in the body. Here are some ways to identify symptoms that may indicate you are having problems with normal liver function. Step 1 A visible indication of liver problems is discoloration ...
Most medicinal herbs are reasonably safe when they are used as directed, under the guidance of a qualified expert. However, people with a personal or family of liver disease must use caution when using any medicinal herb. Many can also increase the risk of severe liver damage from other products, like alcohol or acetaminophen (Tylenol). ...
How many times has your cat come to wake you up by rubbing his face against your face in the morning? Your cat looks adorable, but the odor coming from his mouth may make his affection less than welcome. Of course, you want to freshen your cat’s breath, but before you look into kitty breath ...
